William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare – 23 April 1616) was an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet, and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of approximately 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionPlaywright
Date of Birth23 April 1564
I have heard of some kind of men that put quarrels purposely on others, to taste their valor.
How many a holy and obsequious tear hath dear religious love stolen from mine eye, as interest of the dead!
Nature's tears are reason's merriment.
Tears harden lust, though marble wear with raining.
The liquid drops of tears that you have shed Shall come again, transform'd to orient pearl, Advantaging their loan with interest Of ten times double gain of happiness.
Venus smiles not in a house of tears.
Weep not, sweet queen, for trickling tears are vain.
Lords, knights and gentlemen, what I should say My tears gainsay; for every word I speak, Ye see I drink the water of my eye.
The southern wind Doth play the trumpet to his purposes; And, by his hollow whistling in the leaves, Foretells a tempest and a blustering day.
Thanks to men Of noble minds, is honorable meed.
A woman's thought runs before her actions.
From this time forth My thoughts be bloody, or be nothing worth!
I and my bosom must debate awhile, and then I would no other company.
Piece out our imperfections with your thoughts.